athletics paralympics winner 2024

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, officially designated as the 2024 Paralympic Games, are scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris, France. This prestigious event will occur subsequent to the 2024 Summer Olympics and will showcase athletes with disabilities competing across a range of sports.

### Key Details:

- **Host City: Paris, France

- **Dates:** August 28 - September 8, 2024

- **Sports:** The Games will encompass 22 sports, including Para athletics, wheelchair basketball, Para swimming, among others.

 Venues:

Competitions will be hosted in several renowned venues that will also be utilized for the Olympics, including the Stade de France, Bercy Arena, and various locations throughout Paris and its vicinity.

Significance:

The Paris 2024 Paralympics are poised to be a significant celebration of athletic excellence, inclusivity, and accessibility, representing the inaugural occasion for the Paralympics to be held in Paris. The city is committed to prioritizing accessibility and sustainability in its preparations, with the goal of ensuring the Games are as inclusive as possible.

Should you require additional information regarding the schedule, participating athletes, or ticketing, please do not hesitate to inquire.

1. Preethi Pal has etched her name in history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first Indian athlete to secure a medal in track events, achieving a bronze in the women's 100m T35 category on Friday. 

The 23-year-old para-athlete achieved a personal best time of 14.21 seconds, finishing behind Zhou Xia and Qianqian Guo from the People's Republic of China, who recorded times of 13.58 seconds and 13.74 seconds, respectively. 

The T35 classification is designated for runners who experience coordination impairments, including hypertonia, ataxia, and athetosis.

Preethi Pal, born on September 22, 2000, is a para athlete hailing from Uttar Pradesh, India. Originating from Meerut, she faced challenges due to cerebral palsy in her early years, which hindered her access to adequate medical care in Meerut. Currently, she trains in Delhi under the guidance of coach Gajendra Singh, who also coaches Simran Sharma.